#1 of 45
DUHS 2025
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He does his work without any care. The underlined part of the sentence is a/an:
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Functional Phrases.
Solution: The phrase
"without any care" modifies the verb
"does" by answering
how he works, functioning as an
adverb phrase of manner.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Does not modify a noun or pronoun.
- Option C: Does not serve as a subject or direct object.
- Option D: Does not rename a preceding noun.
#2 of 45
DUHS 2025
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Choose the grammatically correct sentence with parallel structure:
A
The new policy aims at reduce waste, to promote recycling, and creating awareness among citizens.
B
The new policy aims to reducing waste, promoting recycling, and create awareness among citizens.
C
The new policy aims to reduce waste, to promote recycling, and creating awareness among citizens.
D
The new policy aims to reduce waste, promote recycling, and create awareness among citizens.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Parallelism in Infinitive Series.
Solution: Option D maintains flawless parallelism by sharing the infinitive marker 'to' across three bare verbs:
to (reduce..., promote..., and create...).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Mix gerunds (-ing) and infinitives arbitrarily.
#3 of 45
KMU 2025
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She completed the task with great difficulty. Identify the CORRECT usage of passive voice.
A
The task was completed with great difficulty by her.
B
The task has been completed with great difficulty by her.
C
The task was being completed with great difficulty by her.
D
The task had completed with great difficulty by her.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Simple Past Passive Voice.
Formula: $$\text{Object} + \text{was/were} + \text{Past Participle (V3)} + \text{by Subject}$$
Solution: Active simple past verb
"completed" transforms into simple past passive
"was completed".
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Present Perfect passive form.
- Option C: Past Continuous passive form.
- Option D: Missing auxiliary 'been' for past perfect passive.
#4 of 45
SZABMU 2025
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The book was written by Rashid Khan. Identify the correct usage of active voice.
A
Rashid Khan writes the book.
B
Rashid Khan wrote the book.
C
Rashid Khan written the book.
D
Rashid Khan has write the book.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Passive to Active Voice Transformation.
Solution: The passive sentence uses simple past tense (
"was written"). Its active equivalent requires the simple past tense form of the verb:
"wrote".
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Changes tense to Simple Present.
- Option C: Missing auxiliary verb for past participle 'written'.
- Option D: Ungrammatical verb form ('has write').
#5 of 45
SZABMU 2025
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Identify the example of a complex sentence:
A
I both thanked him and rewarded him.
B
Life is what we make it.
C
He owed his success to his father.
D
Jumping up, he ran away.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Complex Sentence Structures.
Solution: A complex sentence contains at least one independent clause (
"Life is...") and at least one dependent clause (the noun clause
"what we make it").
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Simple sentence with compound predicate.
- Option C: Simple sentence with one independent clause.
- Option D: Simple sentence with a participial phrase.
#6 of 45
SZABMU 2025
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Travelling in a hot dusty train gives me no pleasure. The underlined part of the sentence is a/an:
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Gerund Phrase as Noun.
Solution: Functions as the nominal subject of 'gives'.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Mischaracterize nominal subject phrases.
#7 of 45
NUMS 2025
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Identify the underlined part of the sentence: I know you have already read this book.
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Nominal Clauses.
Solution: The clause acts directly as the direct object of the transitive verb
"know", making it a
noun clause.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Cannot stand alone as a sentence.
- Option B: Does not modify a preceding noun.
- Option C: Does not modify a verb, adjective, or adverb.
#8 of 45
NUMS 2024
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"Owing to his bad luck, he got into an accident on the eve of his examination.” What type of sentence is this?
D
Complex-compound sentence
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Sentence Classification.
Solution: Contains a dependent causal element (
Owing to his bad luck) linked to a main clause, categorized as a
Complex sentence in MDCAT keys.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Incorrect structural classifications.
#9 of 45
SZABMU 2024
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The underlined part in the sentence is an adverbial clause of: Although Mehran is hardworking, yet he failed.
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Types of Adverbial Clauses.
Solution: Clauses introduced by subordinating conjunctions like
'Although' or
'Even though' express contrast or
concession.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Condition uses 'if' or 'unless'.
- Option C: Manner uses 'as if' or 'how'.
- Option D: Reason uses 'because' or 'since'.
#10 of 45
SZABMU 2024
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Identify the correct indirect form: The speaker said to the audience, "Will you listen to me?"
A
The speaker asked the audience if they had listened to him.
B
The speaker asked the audience if they will listen to him.
C
The speaker asked the audience if they would listen to him.
D
The speaker asked the audience to listen to him.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Indirect Speech for Questions.
Solution: Reporting verb becomes
'asked', conjunction is
'if', pronoun shifts to
'they'/'him', and 'will' backshifts to
'would'.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Shifts to past perfect.
- Option B: Fails to backshift 'will'.
- Option D: Converted to imperative command.
#11 of 45
FMDC 2024 Reconduct
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Identify the type of sentence: The place where Buddha was cremated has recently been discovered.
D
Compound Complex Sentence
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Sentence Structure Classification.
Solution: Contains one independent main clause (
"The place... has recently been discovered") and one embedded subordinate relative clause (
"where Buddha was cremated"), making it a
Complex sentence.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Contains a subordinate clause, so it is not simple.
- Option B: Contains no coordinating conjunctions joining two independent clauses.
#12 of 45
DUHS 2024
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Choose the best option with correct clause order and punctuation:
A
He managed to write a letter to his son.
B
He was very ill, he managed to write a letter to his son.
C
He managed to write a letter to his son although he was very ill.
D
Although he was very ill, he managed to write a letter to his son.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Concessive Subordinate Clauses.
Solution: Option D presents the dependent concessive clause (
Although he was very ill) first, followed by a comma and the main clause.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Omits the concessive information entirely.
- Option B: Contains a comma splice error.
- Option C: Lacks comma separation before 'about' at end.
#13 of 45
UHS 2024
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Choose the correct sentence:
A
Gulliver travels was writen to swift.
B
Gulliver travels was writen at swift.
C
Gulliver's Travels was written by Swift.
D
Gulliver's travel was written by swift.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Capitalization and Passive Agency.
Solution: Book titles are capitalized and possessive (
Gulliver's Travels), and author agency is indicated by
"written by Swift".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A & B: Misspell 'written' and use wrong prepositions.
- Option D: Lowercases author name 'swift'.
#14 of 45
NUMS 2024
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Choose the correct sentence structure:
A
In the ages of time, I believe, power and ambition
B
I believe in the ages of time, power, and ambition
C
The ages of time, I believe, power and ambition.
D
In the ages of time and ambition I believe power.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Clause Syntax and Serial Commas.
Solution: Option B provides clear subject-verb-prepositional object syntax (
I believe in...) and includes proper list comma usage.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Fragmented, ungrammatical, or distorted word order.
#15 of 45
DUHS 2023 Retake
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Identify the clause type: I expect that I shall get a prize.
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Nominal Subordinate Clauses.
Solution: Functions as direct object of transitive verb
'expect', making it a
Noun clause.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Incorrect clause functions.
#16 of 45
DUHS 2023 Retake
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Identify the clause type: He met a boy whose eyes were blue.
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Relative / Adjective Clauses.
Solution: Modifies preceding noun
'boy', making it an
Adjective clause.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Do not modify nouns.
#17 of 45
DUHS 2023 Retake
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Identify the clause type: Fatima, whose mom is a nurse, sits behind me in class.
B
Essential adjective clause
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Non-Restrictive (Non-Essential) Relative Clauses.
Solution: Set off by commas, providing additional non-essential detail about
Fatima, making it a
Non essential clause.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Essential clauses lack enclosing commas.
- Options A & C: Incorrect functions.
#18 of 45
DUHS 2023 Retake
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The door ___ by him.
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Simple Past Passive Voice with Prepositional Verbs.
Solution: The prepositional verb
'knock at' converts to passive
"was knocked at".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B & D: Active voice forms misplaced with passive agent 'by him'.
- Option C: Continuous active.
#19 of 45
DUHS 2023 Retake
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The police officers ___ to the theatre and every nook and corner was completely checked.
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Plural Passive Voice in Simple Past.
Solution: Plural subject
'police officers' requires passive
"Were sent".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A & C: Active past tense forms.
- Option D: Conditional perfect active form.
#20 of 45
DUHS 2023
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Which of the following sentences has the correct word order?
A
She usually goes jogging in the evening.
B
In the evening goes she usually for jogging.
C
She goes to the usually for jogging evening.
D
Usually she for jogging goes in the evening.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Standard English Word Order.
Formula: $$\text{Subject} + \text{Frequency Adverb} + \text{Verb} + \text{Activity} + \text{Time Phrase}$$
Solution: Option A places frequency adverb
'usually' before primary action verb
'goes'.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Severely scramble syntactic order.
#21 of 45
UHS 2023
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Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct:
A
He weighed himself two pounds.
C
He weighed themselves two pounds.
D
He weighed itself two pounds.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Intransitive Linking Verbs of Measurement.
Solution: The verb
'weighed' functions intransitively here meaning
"had a weight of", requiring no reflexive pronoun object.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Insert redundant or mismatched reflexive pronouns.
#22 of 45
KMU 2023
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The flower girl sold him flowers. The underlined word is a/an:
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direct vs. Indirect Objects.
Solution: 'Flowers' is the direct object (thing sold);
'him' is the
Indirect Object receiving the direct object.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Direct object is 'flowers'.
- Options C & D: Misidentify clause elements.
#23 of 45
KMU 2023
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Identify the given clause: Something odd was happening all around the world.
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Clause Classification.
Solution: Expresses a complete standalone thought with a subject and finite verb, making it an
Independent clause.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Require subordinating conjunctions or relative pronouns.
#24 of 45
KMU 2023
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We met rather few people who spoke English. The sentence is:
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Complex Sentences.
Solution: Contains one main clause (
We met rather few people) and one dependent relative clause (
who spoke English).
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Contains a subordinate clause, so it cannot be simple.
- Options C & D: Require two or more independent clauses.
#25 of 45
KMU 2023
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Which of the following sentences is in correct word order?
A
We up right drove to Karachi in two days.
B
We to Karachi drove in two days right up.
C
We right drove to Karachi up in two days.
D
We drove right up to Karachi in two days.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Word Order and Phrasal Modifiers.
Solution: Option D follows natural English order:
Subject + Verb + Intensifier Modifier + Prepositional Destination + Time Phrase.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Scramble verbs and prepositions incoherently.
#26 of 45
KMU 2023
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You can either come with me now nor walk home later. The word which does not fit in the sentence is:
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Correlative Conjunction Pairing.
Solution: 'Either' must pair with
'or'. The word
'nor' is incorrect.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Function correctly in the sentence structure.
#27 of 45
KMU 2023
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What is the term for a sentence that gives a command or makes a request?
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Sentence Functions.
Solution: An
Imperative sentence issues commands or requests.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Declarative statement.
- Option B: Interrogative inquiry.
- Option C: Exclamatory expression of emotion.
#28 of 45
KMU 2023
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What sentence type is used for showing strong emotions or surprise?
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Sentence Types.
Solution: An
Exclamation expresses strong feeling or surprise.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Other distinct sentence functions.
#29 of 45
KMU 2023
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What is the name for a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought?
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Grammatical Definitions.
Solution: A dependent/subordinate
Clause contains a subject and verb but cannot stand alone as a complete thought.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Lacks a subject-verb combination.
- Option C: Expresses a complete thought.
#30 of 45
DUHS 2023 Retake
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Identify the clause type: I do not know what he will do.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Nominal Subordinate Clauses.
Solution: Acts as direct object of transitive verb
'know', defining it as a
Noun clause.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Mischaracterize direct object nominal clauses.
#31 of 45
DUHS 2023 Retake
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Identify the clause type: I want to see what had happened.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Nominal Subordinate Clauses.
Solution: Acts as object of infinitive
'to see', defining it as a
Noun clause.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Non-noun clause classifications.
#32 of 45
KMU 2022
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Identify the type of sentence: "I waited for the bus, but it was late."
D
Compound complex sentence
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Sentence Structure Types.
Solution: Two independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunction
'but' forms a
Compound sentence.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Contains two independent clauses.
- Options C & D: Require subordinate dependent clauses.
#33 of 45
KMU 2022
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Select the correct passive voice: "She needs to clean the room."
A
The room needed to clean by her.
B
The room needed to be cleaned by her.
C
The room needs to be clean by her.
D
The room needs to be cleaned by her.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Infinitive Passive Voice.
Formula: $$\text{to clean} \rightarrow \mathbf{to\ be\ cleaned}$$
Solution: Retains present verb
'needs' and transforms active infinitive
'to clean' into passive infinitive
"to be cleaned".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A & B: Improperly shift present tense 'needs' to past 'needed'.
- Option C: Uses adjective 'clean' instead of past participle 'cleaned'.
#34 of 45
KMU 2022
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I said to you, "What a nice scenery!" Choose the correct indirect narration:
A
I exclaimed that it was a nice scenery.
B
I exclaimed that it is a nice scenery.
C
I told you that what a nice scenery.
D
I told you that what was a nice scenery.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Indirect Speech for Exclamations.
Solution: Reporting verb becomes
'exclaimed', exclamatory sentence shifts to assertive past clause (
that it was a nice scenery).
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Fails to shift present 'is' to past 'was'.
- Options C & D: Retain exclamatory word order ungrammatically.
#35 of 45
KMU 2022
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Choose the grammatically correct sentence avoiding double negatives:
A
No, I haven't never been to a shopping mall.
B
No, I haven't ever been to a shopping mall.
C
No, I have ever been to a shopping mall.
D
No, I haven't ever never been to a shopping mall.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Double Negatives.
Solution: Negative verb
'haven't' pairs with
"ever" to form a proper negative statement.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A & D: Contain double or triple negative errors ('haven't never').
- Option C: Positive verb 'have ever' conflicts with initial negative response 'No'.
#36 of 45
KMU 2022
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I am as much intelligent as ____.
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Case Agreement in Elliptical Comparisons.
Formula: $$\text{as intelligent as} + \text{Subject Pronoun (He)} + [\text{is}]$$
Solution: Formal comparisons require nominative subject pronoun
"He".
Why other options are incorrect:- Option C: Objective pronoun 'him' is informal/disfavored in standard grammar tests.
- Options B & D: Reflexive or possessive pronouns.
#37 of 45
SZABMU 2022
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How cold the night is! Which type of sentence is it?
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Sentence Types.
Solution: Expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark, making it an
Exclamatory sentence.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Distinct non-exclamatory sentence forms.
#38 of 45
SZABMU 2022
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It ____ good players who bring good names to a country.
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Cleft Sentence Dummy Subject Agreement.
Solution: In introductory cleft sentences starting with dummy subject
'It', the singular verb
"is" is required regardless of the plural complement
'good players'.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B & D: Plural verbs mistakenly agreeing with complement instead of dummy 'It'.
- Option A: Past tense, whereas statement is a general present truth.
#39 of 45
UHS 2022
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Identify the sentence that is error-free:
A
I do not enjoy being laughed at by other people.
B
I did not enjoy laughing by other people.
C
I am not enjoying laughing by other people.
D
I do not enjoying being laughed at other people.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Passive Gerund Structures.
Solution: Passive gerund
"being laughed at by..." correctly renders receiving the action.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B & C: Use active gerund 'laughing', altering meaning completely.
- Option D: Combines 'do not' with gerund 'enjoying'.
#40 of 45
NUMS 2022
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Identify the errors and choose the correct option:
A
There·s Mr. Hashim whom they say is the best portrait painter in the town.
B
There's Mr. Hashim, who they say is the best portrait painter in the town.
C
Theres' Mr. Hashim which they say is the portrait painter in the town.
D
There's Mr. Hashim who they say is best portrait painter in the town.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Relative Pronouns and Superlative Articles.
Solution: Uses subject pronoun
'who', non-restrictive comma, and superlative article
'the best'.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Objective pronoun errors or missing superlative articles.
#41 of 45
KMU 2021
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Change to Passive Voice: He was driving a car when the accident occurred.
A
A car driven by him when the accident occur.
B
A car was driven by him when the accident occur.
C
A car was been driven by him when the accident occurred.
D
A car was being driven by him when the incident occurred.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Past Continuous Passive Voice.
Formula: $$\text{was/were} + \mathbf{being} + \text{Past Participle (driven)}$$
Solution: "Was driving" shifts to
"was being driven".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A & B: Present tense 'occur' or missing auxiliary 'being'.
- Option C: Ungrammatical 'was been'.
#42 of 45
KMU 2021
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Identify the indirect form: She said, "I love chocolate."
A
She says she loves chocolate.
B
She said that she loves chocolate.
C
She said that she loved chocolate.
D
She says, "I love chocolate."
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Indirect Speech Tense Shift.
Solution: Simple present
'love' backshifts to Simple Past
'loved' following past reporting verb
'said'.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A & D: Change reporting verb to present 'says'.
- Option B: Fails to backshift verb 'love' to 'loved'.
#43 of 45
KMU 2021
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Change into indirect speech: He said, "I will be there on time."
A
He said that he will be there on time.
B
He says he will be there on time.
C
He said that he would be there on time.
D
He says, "I will be there on time."
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Modal Backshifting in Indirect Speech.
Solution: Modal
'will' backshifts to
"would" when reporting past speech.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Fails to shift 'will' to 'would'.
- Options B & D: Alter reporting verb to present 'says'.
#44 of 45
KMU 2021
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Which sentence is in the passive voice?
A
The cat chased the mouse.
B
The mouse was chased by the cat.
C
She will write a novel.
D
They have finished the work.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Voice Identification.
Solution: Option B places recipient (
The mouse) in subject position with passive verb
"was chased".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Active voice sentences.
#45 of 45
NUMS 2021
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The teacher asked the students ____ they had completed their homework.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Indirect Interrogative Conjunctions.
Solution: Reported yes/no questions take conjunction
"whether".
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Used for reported statements, not questions.
- Options C & D: Redundant conjunction combinations.
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